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Ben Davies

UFC star Paddy Pimblett demands fans show "manners" when asking for photo

Paddy Pimblett has been filmed demanding fans say "please" when requesting photos with the UFC star.

The UFC's rising star has become one of the most high-profile figures on the roster since signing with the promotion, and has won two fights in London this year. However he is a Liverpool fan and is hugely proud of his upbringing in his hometown, where he is regularly seen supporting the Reds at Anfield.

Pimblett was at the ground last month to see Jurgen Klopp's men defeat Dutch outfit Ajax 2-1 in the Champions League, and was spotted by many fans around the ground who were desperate to get a picture with him. And the 27-year-old made demands of his own during the YouTube video on his channel, in which he kept repeating: "What's the magic word lad?"

In later instances, Pimblett was shown becoming agitated with fans who did not show politeness, by joking with them and urging them to show some better manners. "[Fan says please] There you go! Manners cost nothing. Not one person here got manners no? When people say please, I don't mind. Did your mum teach you no manners?"

This is the second video in which Pimblett has demanded fans show manners having shown the same reaction after being mobbed by supporters at Dublin airport. During his visit, Pimblett visited Conor McGregor's Black Forge Inn pub where he was equally well greeted with onlookers who were keen to share the limelight with the Liverpudlian.

Pimblett is known for his brash-talking antics and colourful personality, but he has also become hugely popular and a role model for young stars particularly after his empowering speech on mental health. The rising star hasn't yet had his next fight confirmed after choking out Jordan Leavitt in his second round win back in July.

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He was supported by a huge following alongside teammate Molly McCann inside London's O2 arena as their popularity continues to go from strength to strength. Pimblett travelled across the pond on a trip away from fighting but has since returned home to Liverpool where he has resumed training ahead of a return.

Despite piling on the weight once again, McCann has hailed her gym counterpart as a "freak" after he showed his strong desire to return to training and get back into octagon action. "Full. Happy. Nice and tanned," McCann said in the same video. "I think you need to miss the sport to come back and give it the level that me and him do.

"Even though he's trained in America, there's nothing quite like this gym, so I think he's buzzing to be back. He's a bit of a freak to be honest, because he'll train for three hours now, it's his mindset. We've missed him, the family's back. It's just back to business now."

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